Dr. Peerapat Chokesuwattanaskul (Yok)
Senior Partner
An internationally recognised expert in competition law, data protection, and regulatory policy, he integrates legal, economic, and data-driven insight to design forward-looking governance frameworks. His portfolio spans regulatory impact assessments, AI governance, and international trade advisory, supporting governments, regulators, and leading organisations in navigating complex policy and market challenges.
Specializations
Competition Law & Policy
Personal Data Protection
Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)
Legal Technology & Data Science
AI Governance
International Trade
Education
Ph.D. in Development Economics, University of Cambridge, UK
M.Phil. in Economic Research, University of Cambridge, UK
D.B.A. in Business Administration, Joint Doctor in Business Administration (JDBA) Program, Thailand
M.A. in International Economics and Finance, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
LL.B. (Honours), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Qualification
Attorney-at-Law License, Lawyers Council of Thailand
Certificate in the Rule of Law and Development, Harvard IGLP and TIJ ROLD Programme
Certificate in Mathematics, Chulalongkorn University (2012)
Dr. Peerapat Chokesuwattanaskul (Yok) is a co-founding partner of VA Partners with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience at the intersection of law, economics, and data science. His practice focuses on competition law, personal data protection, international trade, and regulatory impact assessment (RIA), with a proven record of advising senior government figures and leading private sector clients on complex regulatory, transactional, and policy matters in Thailand and across ASEAN.
Recognised for integrating rigorous academic principles into practical solutions, Peerapat specialises in designing innovative governance models and applying data-driven methods to solve complex market challenges. His work spans key industries including digital platforms, healthcare, energy, finance, telecommunications, and automotive.
Peerapat is also committed to advancing the legal and economic professions through academic publications, university lecturing, and thought leadership, promoting capacity building in the critical fields of competition, data protection, and AI governance.
Selected Experience
Advised on Thailand’s most significant merger filings in antitrust and competition law. His portfolio includes landmark cases involving leading hospital groups, a multi-billion-dollar energy acquisition, and a high-profile bidding process between major modern trade conglomerates.
Represented and successfully advised a company on pre-approval merger control filing for a high-stakes merger in the energy sector.
Provide advice on damage valuation for one of the largest securities class actions in Thailand.
Provided advice on merger regulation for the largest modern trade merger in Thailand.
Represented and advised on a cross-border merger of automotive parts companies in both Japanese and Thai markets.
Provides counsel to key governmental bodies, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT), and the Supervisory Board of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).
Serves as a Country Expert on competition for internationally recognised bodies, including the OECD and ASEAN, contributing to the development of regional and global competition policy.
Manages high-stakes disputes, representing clients in antitrust litigation and leading damage evaluation in a major securities class action case involving a publicly listed company.
Acts as an advisor to the Supervisory Board of the Personal Data Protection Commission, directly engaging with the development and oversight of data privacy regulation in Thailand.
Advises on the design and implementation of public policy for governmental and international organisations, including the ASEAN Secretariat, the European Union, and the World Bank.
With versatile expertise across key industries, the consulting experience encompasses energy, finance, healthcare, technology, automotive, modern trade, and e-commerce.
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Contact
E peerapat.c@va.partners